Conor McGregor was thrilled to see BKFC newcomer John Garbarino maximize his minutes in Philadelphia this week with an incredible run.
The hometown fighter got a rare opportunity Saturday night to compete at the city's famed Wells Fargo Arena in front of a record crowd. And from a viral weigh-in to a vicious knockout, he managed to make every second of his BKFC opportunity count.
He ended a great week with one of the greatest moments of his life; immediately after winning his victory, proposing to his long-time girlfriend in the ring. And McGregor was happy to see such a week happen for the Philadelphia native.
John Garbarino proposes to his girlfriend after a vicious KO win
After selling a majority of the tickets for BKFC's debut at the Wells Fargo Center, John Garbarino knew he had to make the most of his performance on the big stage. As an MMA veteran, he was well prepared for fight week and went viral when he offered Conor McGregor a canoli at Friday's weigh-in.
However, all of this meant he had to deliver in the ring, and he did just that with a stunning first-round knockout of Apostle Spencer in the closing seconds of the first round. Spencer tried to get up after falling to the floor, but the referee stopped the proceedings, much to the delight of the crowd.
And Garbarino made it even more special when he invited his longtime girlfriend to the ring to celebrate with him. After a short speech, he got down on one knee and proposed, and she said yes, creating another viral moment.
Conor McGregor praises John Garbarino after a viral week at BKFC
Conor McGregor watched proceedings from ringside and would later step into the squared circle himself for a showdown with old rival Jeremy Stephens. And he later praised Garbarino for his impressive showmanship throughout the week.
Bare knuckle love ❤️ #shesaidyes Incredible John Garbarino all the way through, just wow! On stage with the cannoli move, to in the ring with fantastic defense work that slips and submerges so beautifully under heavy attacks, followed by the big KO win with one shot!…
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) January 26, 2025
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Taking X, the Irishman wrote: “Bare knuckle love, #Shesaidyes. Incredible John Garbarino all the way through, just wow! On stage with the cannoli move, to in the ring with fantastic defense work that slips and submerges so beautifully under heavy attacks, followed by the big KO win with one shot!
“And then! And then! Praise be to Jesus Christ, he proposes to his lovely wife, and now soon-to-be-wife fiancée! That was MAGICAL John Garbarino! Bravo! @bareknucklefc @daznsport #shesaidYES.”
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